SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF400

DRESDEFF400 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Muenster (Westf), Germany.

DRESDEFF400

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF400
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code400
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityMuenster (Westf)
CountryGermany

The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DRES Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
400 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF400?

The code DRESDEFF400 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Muenster (Westf), Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF400 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF400 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

Do I need DRESDEFF400 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF400.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF400?

DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF400 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF400.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.